2006 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina
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The United States House of Representative elections of 2006 in North Carolina were held on 7 November 2006 as part of the biennial election to the United States House of Representatives. All thirteen seats in North Carolina, and 435 nationwide, were elected.
The Democrats gained a seat, becoming the largest party in terms of both representatives and popular vote. All incumbents ran again, with twelve of the thirteen winning re-election. Republican incumbent Charles H. Taylor lost the 11th district, while fellow Republican Robin Hayes came close to losing in the 8th.
It is not to be confused with the , which was held on the same day.
Summary[]
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 53.85 | 52.91 | 1,026,915 | +3.99 | |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 1 | –1 | 46.15 | 47.09 | 913,893 | –3.98 | |
Results[]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | G. K. Butterfield (incumbent) | 82,510 | 100.00 | +36.26 | |
| Turnout | 82,510 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Etheridge (incumbent) | 85,993 | 66.53 | +4.23 | |
| Republican | 43,271 | 33.47 | –4.23 | ||
| Turnout | 129,264 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter B. Jones (incumbent) | 99,519 | 68.64 | –2.05 | |
| Democratic | Craig Weber | 45,458 | 31.36 | +2.05 | |
| Turnout | 144,977 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Price (incumbent) | 127,340 | 64.96 | +0.89 | |
| Republican | 68,599 | 35.00 | –0.87 | ||
| Turnout | 196,015 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Virginia Foxx (incumbent) | 96,138 | 57.16 | –1.67 | |
| Democratic | Roger Sharpe | 72,061 | 42.84 | +1.67 | |
| Turnout | 168,199 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Howard Coble (incumbent) | 108,433 | 70.83 | –2.32 | |
| Democratic | 44,661 | 29.17 | +2.32 | ||
| Turnout | 153,094 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike McIntyre (incumbent) | 101,787 | 72.80 | –0.39 | |
| Republican | 38,033 | 27.20 | +0.39 | ||
| Turnout | 139,820 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robin Hayes (incumbent) | 60,926 | 50.14 | –5.41 | |
| Democratic | Larry Kissell | 60,597 | 49.86 | +5.41 | |
| Turnout | 121,523 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sue Wilkins Myrick (incumbent) | 106,206 | 66.53 | –3.71 | |
| Democratic | 53,437 | 33.47 | +3.71 | ||
| Turnout | 159,643 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick McHenry (incumbent) | 94,179 | 61.80 | –2.35 | |
| Democratic | Richard Carsner | 58,214 | 38.20 | +2.35 | |
| Turnout | 152,393 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Heath Shuler | 124,972 | 53.79 | +8.70 | |
| Republican | Charles H. Taylor (incumbent) | 107,342 | 46.21 | –8.70 | |
| Turnout | 232,314 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mel Watt (incumbent) | 71,345 | 67.01 | +0.18 | |
| Republican | Ada Fisher | 35,127 | 32.99 | –0.18 | |
| Turnout | 106,472 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Miller (incumbent) | 98,540 | 63.71 | +4.92 | |
| Republican | Vernon Robinson | 56,120 | 36.29 | –4.92 | |
| Turnout | 154,660 | ||||
Footnotes[]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (1st District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (2nd District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (3rd District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (4th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (5th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (6th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (7th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (8th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (9th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (10th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (11th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (12th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 General Election Results US House (13th District)". North Carolina State Board of Elections. Retrieved 11 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
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